Launch your season with RugbyFest
RugbyFest is a nationwide celebration of rugby, taking place from Friday 3 to Monday 6 October 2025. It follows the conclusion of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England and is a chance for communities to come together and celebrate the tournament.
Supported by the Red Roses, clubs, schools, colleges, universities and community organisations are invited to run their own local events, such as taster sessions, family fun days or mini festivals, to celebrate the sport, welcome new faces and mark the start of the season.
Why Run a RugbyFest Event?
Running a RugbyFest event helps your club:
- Celebrate rugby union at all levels
- Attract new players, supporters and volunteers
- Engage families and promote inclusion
- Inspire the next generation especially girls and young women
- Be part of a national movement, celebrating off the back of the Red Roses’ journey in the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
By registering your RugbyFest event, your club could:
- Be in with a chance to host a visit from a Red Rose
- Be one of the first 200 clubs to register and claim either a women and girls rugby event pack or a T1 Rugby equipment pack
- Enter a competition to SuperCharge your RugbyFest with a game-changing prize
How to get involved
1. Read the Terms and Conditions here
2. Register your event by completing our form to host a RugbyFest event between 3 and 6 October 2025 here
3. Plan, Promote, Celebrate!
The clubs below have already signed up for the event and it would be great if you could join them:
• Havant RFC
• Trojans RFC
• Alton RFC
• Eastleigh RFC
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Alex Roe (RFU Club Developer) via email – alexroe@rfu.com
